Veal cordon bleu: Nutrition Facts
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Veal cordon bleu contains 219 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 roll, with ham and sauce (229 g) provides about 502 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from protein, with 40% from fat and 17% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 137 kcal per 100 g across 233 foods.
100 g provides 82% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 46% of the Daily Value for selenium and 38% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 219 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 9.7 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.9 g | 19% |
| Cholesterol C | 80 mg | 27% |
| Sodium C | 443 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 9.3 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 0.63 g | |
| Protein C | 23.7 g | 47% |
| Vitamin A C | 49 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.8 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.7 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.72 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 25.3 µg | 21% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.19 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.32 mg | 24% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 6.1 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.47 mg | 28% |
| Folate (B9) C | 30 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 2 µg | 82% |
| Choline C | 112 mg | 20% |
| Calcium C | 97 mg | 7% |
| Iron C | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 225 mg | 18% |
| Potassium C | 228 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.8 mg | 16% |
| Copper C | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Selenium C | 25.2 µg | 46% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 43%
- Carbohydrates 17%
- Fat 40%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein23.7 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 8.2 g)
- Fiber0.6 gbelow the median for meat mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars0.63 gin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Fat9.7 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat3.9 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 2 g)
- Sodium443 mgin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water55.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.088 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.067 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.04 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.094 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.42 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.9 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.033 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 75 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 97 µg |
| Retinol C | 43 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 55.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 10 µg |
| Folate, food C | 12 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken or turkey cordon bleu | 210 | 22.6 g | 9.3 g | 9.2 g |
| CHICK-FIL-A, Chick-n-Strips | 228 | 21.4 g | 10.4 g | 11.2 g |
| Beef rolls, stuffed with vegetables or meat mixture, tomato-based sauce | 195 | 20.6 g | 6.6 g | 9.1 g |
| Beef with cream or white sauce | 185 | 22.5 g | 2.8 g | 9.3 g |
| Meat loaf made with ham | 179 | 20.6 g | 6.2 g | 7.5 g |
| Chicken or turkey with cheese sauce | 173 | 21.8 g | 1.6 g | 8.9 g |
| Stuffed chicken, drumstick or breast, Puerto Rican style | 236 | 28.4 g | 6.5 g | 10.5 g |
| Chicken or turkey fricassee, no sauce, no potatoes, Puerto Rican style | 200 | 25.2 g | 0 g | 11 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in veal cordon bleu?
100 g of veal cordon bleu has 219 kcal. 1 roll, with ham and sauce (229 g): about 502 kcal.
Is veal cordon bleu high in protein?
Veal cordon bleu contains 23.7 g of protein per 100 g (47% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 54.3 g in 1 roll, with ham and sauce (229 g). About 43% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat mixed dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.2 g).
How many carbs are in veal cordon bleu?
Veal cordon bleu has 9.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.6 g of fiber and 0.63 g of sugars.
How much fat is in veal cordon bleu?
Veal cordon bleu contains 9.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.9 g is saturated (19% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does veal cordon bleu contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (82% DV), selenium (46% DV), Niacin (B3) (38% DV), Vitamin B6 (28% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in veal cordon bleu?
100 g contains 443 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706418. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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